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2005 Notary Public Act - Revised and Updated

Abstract: The 2005 Real Property Electronic Recording and Notary Act (herein the "2005 Act) totally rewrote and replaced the previous Chapter 10A with the current Chapter 10B of the North Carolina General Statutes The 2006 Notary Public Corrections Acts (House Bill 1432 and Senate Bill 1375) address a multitude of questions and unintended consequences which surfaced regarding the 2005 Act. This presentation is to highlight some key changes in the 2006 Acts, both in contrast to the 2005 Act and to the applicable statutes as they existed prior to the 12/1/05. Areas covered will include commissioning, re-commissioning, notarial act requirements, notarial certificate forms, penalties for noncompliance, as well as adding enabling provisions for electronic recording (URPERA) and electronic notarization. ???????????????????

2006 - A New Era in Lobbying and in the Conduct of Elections in North Carolina

Abstract: The New Lobbying Law - Views on the Lobbying Law - Open Forum Feedback to the Secretary of State - Ethics and Legislative Representation - Issue Advocacy Part I: Corporate Advocacy - Issue Advocacy Part II: NC's 527 Legislation - Anatomy of an Election: Fletcher v. Atkinson - New Paradigms in Political Advertising - State Election Law Changes (Related Topics: Corporate Compliance, Political Advertising, Legislative Process, Corporate Funding, Grass Root Efforts, Political Contributions, Republican Governors Association v. N.C. State Board of Elections, Civil Procedure Exam, "Stand by Your Ad" Legislation, Boyce v. Cooper, Grant v. Miller)

ABA Model Rules: A Practical Update on Ethics for Practicing Attorneys, Part 1

Abstract: This two-part program will provide listeners with an update on proposed changes to the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and a broad-based review of developments in practical lawyer ethics. The program will be organized in part by the discussion of scenarios and include discussion developments related to conflicts of interest, multiple representation, malpractice insurance, and confidentiality. (telephone seminar)

ABA Model Rules: A Practical Update on Ethics for Practicing Attorneys, Part 2

An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure (2008 Ethics/Professionalism and Substance Abuse Awareness)

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Attorney Ethics in Negotiations

Abstract: What specific professional obligations does an attorney have when entering negotiations with another attorney? This program will examine the standards of conduct applicable to attorneys in negotiations, including those honesty, avoiding deception, and potential duties to disclose.

Can You Hear Me Now? Hot Topics in Administrative Law (Joint Administrative Law and GP, Small Firm and Solo Practitioner Section Annual Meeting)

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Changes to North Carolina's Notary Public Act

Abstract: The revised North Carolina Notary Public Act will take effect on December 1, 2005. This NCBA Legal Assistants Division lunchtime telephone seminar will bring you up-to-date and provide a thorough understanding of the new requirements as well as how to fulfill them. If you are not yet a notary, but are planning to apply for a notary commission, there will be a brief introduction and explanation of how to qualify and apply. The program will conclude with a question and answer session, giving you a perfect opportunity to have all your notary related questions answered.

Constitutional Considerations in North Carolina Administrative Law (17th Administrative Law Section Annual Meeting

Abstract: History of N.C. Constitution - Bayard v. Singleton ("Loyalty on Trial") - Due Process Aspects of Rulemaking - Due Process Aspects of Contested Case Hearings - Separation of Powers-Presentations & Panel Discussion - How to Properly Raise a Constitutional Issue Involving an Administrative Agency - Due Process Issues in Governmental Employee Cases - *Ethics Component to be Developed

Domesticating Subpoenas in North Carolina

Abstract: At some point in time a litigation paralegal may be asked by a firm or client, who has a case pending in a state other than North Carolina, to domesticate a subpoena for the deposition, production or inspection of documents. Learn step by step the process to follow in order to subpoena an individual or corporation?s records custodian when the case is pending in another state.

Information Security for Lawyers and Law Firms

Abstract: Written for lawyers and lawfirms, this book provides sound advice and offers valuable guidelines and assistance to bridge the worlds of law and technology on important information security issues that face the legal professional every day. Content includes: The ethical duties of lawyers relating to securing their electronic information; How a small lawfirm can have reliable security; What are worms, Trojans, spyware, malware, spiders, key loggers and their implications; Is it safe to use wireless technology for the delivery of legal services; In large firms, what information security duties can be delegated; How lawyers and other law firm personnel can be trained in information security.

Light and Life at the End of the Tunnel: Resources to Aid Lawyers to Live Better Lives

Abstract: Unique Psychological Problems Facing Lawyers o Non-Traditional Health Care Providers o *Recovering from Debilitating Mental Conditions or Addictions o Resources Available to Firms to Enhance Lawyer Effectiveness and Address Lawyer Impairment o Scarface: Unmasking the Stigma (Live program luncheon keynote speaker) o How the State Bar Processes Impaired Lawyer Cases o Getting the Best Out of Your Brightest and Helping Them Get the Best Out of Themselves o The Firm's Response to the Impaired Lawyer (counseling, quality of life, impaired lawyers, substance abuse, ethics, treatment centers, depression, alcohol addiction, drug addiction, privacy issues, intervention, treatment, private health providers, counseling)

Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges by Antonin Scalia and Bryan A. Garner

Abstract: In their professional lives, courtroom lawyers must do these two things well: speak persuasively and write persuasively. In this noteworthy book, two noted legal writers systematically present every important idea about judicial persuasion in a fresh, entertaining way. The book covers the essentials of sound legal reasoning, including how to develop the syllogism that underlies any argument. From there the authors explain the art of brief writing, especially what to include and what to omit, so that you can induce the judge to focus closely on your arguments. Finally, they show what it takes to succeed in oral argument.

News Flash! New Ethics Laws and the Latest in Electronic Discovery and Recording...(What They Mean to You and Your Government Clients)

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Peeling the Onion: A Study of the State Government Ethics Act's Impact on Non-Profits, Lobbyists and Lawyers

Abstract: Overview of the State Government Ethics Act - The State Ethics Commission and Advisory Opinion Process - New Lobbying Rules and Regulations - Open Forum: Question and Answer Session - The Impact of the State Government Ethics Act on Nonprofit Associations - The Impact of the State Government Ethics Act on the Practice of Administrative Law - Managing a Government Relations Practice and Your Clients Under the New Rules of the Game - Corporate Advocacy/Solicitation - The New 527 Legislation - Closing Remarks and Wrap Up (Lobbying, Ethics, State Government Ethics Act, Lobbyists) The General Assembly has once again overhauled the law of lobbying. The law that was passed in 2006, however, goes much further than any previous law by combining legislative and executive lobbying registrations and regulations and by creating an independent ethics commission to oversee the administration of certain ethics laws that apply to the executive branch, legislative branch, and, to a certain extent, the judicial branch. As a result of the sweeping changes, both lobbying and the practice of certain areas of law are permanently changed. We will hear from the experts, examine the changes and what they mean for the future.

The Cybersleuth's Guide to the Internet

Abstract: Much information once only available to professional researchers from expensive sources is now available for free on the Internet, if you know how to find it. This book will show you how to be a cyber-detective and unearth this information FREE (or at low cost!) on the Web. Also included is Levitt and Rosch's North Carolina-specific resource guide on CD. Fully bookmarked and searchable, the CD makes conducting Internet-based N.C. legal research a snap! The book includes examples based on real world research scenarios. Whether you're just starting to use the Internet for serious research or you're a seasoned online research veteran, this book can help you find what you're looking for fast and free. Learn how to use the same tools as skip tracers & private investigators. Find out How to Dig Up "Dirt" About Anyone; Uncover Information to Attack Someone's Credibility; Seek out the Smoking Gun; Mine the Web for Missing People; Discover Addresses (Home and Email); Find Phone Numbers (Even Cellular); Locate Aliases, Employer's Name; Glean Personal Information; Unearth Property Records; Access Public Records. Find free legal research like Full-Text Case Law Databases; Elusive Government Documents; Federal, State and Local Primary Law; Secondary Legal Resources (law review articles, legal news, etc.); Legal Practice Materials and more! (290 page soft cover)

The Electronic Evidence and Discovery Handbook Second Edition

Abstract: E-Discovery and the use of electronic evidence has increased dramatically over the past few years, but many lawyers still struggle with the complexities of dealing with electronic information. This comprehensive book provides lawyers with the templates they need to develop an effective E-Discovery strategy, and to frame appropriate E-Discovery requests. In addition to the ready-made forms, the authors also supply helpful information and commentary to bring you rapidly up to speed in the electronic discovery field. The accompanying CD-ROM features over 70 forms in Word format. Also included is an extensive electronic evidence case digest with over 200 cases summarized!?

The Identity Theft Protection Act of 2005: How Does This Impact the Practice of Law in North Carolina

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The Lawyer's Guide to Fact Finding on the Internet, Third Edition

Abstract: The most user-friendly Internet research book available for legal professionals today. A complete hands-on guide that shares the secrets, shortcuts, and realities of conducting fact finding on the Internet. Written for legal professionals, this comprehensive desk reference lists, categorizes, and describes hundreds of free and fee-based Internet sites. Useful for investigations, depositions, trial presentations, medical research, gathering competitive intelligence, finding expert witnesses, fact checking of all kinds. Includes information on browsers, search engines, Weblogs, library databases, public records. Includes CD of all links mentioned in book. Select relevant research sources; Access subjects guides, newsgroups, and listserves; Find experts; Research companies, public records; Conduct medical, statistical, international research. Icon system immediately identifies free & free-with-registration sites, pay sites; practical tips & advice on using specific sites; an easy-to-use topical structure, organized the way lawyers think, starting with the best sites first; over 150 screen shots of Web sites; and over 700 pages of factual categories & updated URLs. Stop wasting time on the Internet, and make the Internet work for you! With purchase receive free subscription to bi-monthly e-mail newsletter updating the book: A $99 value.

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